Job Posting: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Organization: is a small conservation nonprofit (Tree Planting Focus) seeking a CEO. Open until filled.Location: Nashville/Remote - travel across TN is required.
Salary Range: $60,000 – $80,000 (commensurate with experience)Status: Full-time
Position OverviewAre you an entrepreneurial leader who loves big-picture strategy but gets genuinely excited about rolling up your sleeves to launch the programs, conduct field work and measure the impact?As the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Green Interchange, you will lead a lean, highly impactful organization into its next chapter. With an operating budget of $284,000, this is a dual executive and operational role. You will serve as the chief strategist and fundraiser while simultaneously acting as our primary project manager. You will own the full lifecycle of our initiatives—from high-level planning and community alignment to daily execution and data-driven evaluation.This role requires a unique blend of visionary leadership, fiscal discipline, and grassroots grit. If you thrive in an environment where no two days are the same—where you might pitch a major donor in the morning and build a project timeline in the afternoon—this role is built for you.Key ResponsibilitiesTo succeed in this role, you will balance traditional executive duties with hands-on project delivery. Your responsibilities are divided into two core areas:1. Strategic Leadership & Fundraising (Executive Lens)
- Vision & Strategy: Partner with the Board of Directors to refine and execute our strategic plan, ensuring all initiatives align with our core mission.
- Financial Stewardship: Oversee the $284,000 budget with strict fiscal responsibility, managing cash flow, compliance, and monthly financial reporting for the Board.
- Fundraising & Revenue Generation: Act as the primary face of the organization. Diversify and grow our funding streams by writing grants, cultivating individual donors, and exploring corporate sponsorships.
- Board & Community Engagement: Maintain transparent, active communication with the Board of Directors. Build strategic partnerships with community stakeholders, local government, and peer organizations.
2. End-to-End Project Implementation (Operational Lens)Because we operate with a lean team, you will serve as the lead project director for our core initiatives, owning four distinct phases:
- Planning: Translate strategic goals into concrete, actionable project plans. Define scope, map out realistic timelines, allocate limited resources efficiently, and establish clear Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- Project Direction: Maintain weekly oversight of project workstreams. Oversee and utilize project management tools to track progress, manage volunteers or part-time contractors, and keep deliverables on schedule.
- Execution: Actively participate in delivering services. Whether facilitating a workshop, coordinating an event, or creating digital assets, you will directly drive the groundwork required to cross the finish line.
- Evaluation & Reporting: Assess, when necessary, design and implement feedback loops, surveys, and data collection methods to measure project efficacy. Analyze results to continually improve programs and write compelling impact reports for donors and the Board.
Qualifications
- Proven fundraising success
- Leadership experience in a small organization or similar environment
- Willingness to perform physical outdoor work
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Passion for conservation and community impact
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Revenue: Meet or exceed $250K–$300K annual fundraising goal
- Donor Growth: +20% increase in individual donors annually
- Grant Success Rate: ≥30% of submitted grants funded
- Program Impact: [X] trees planted annually (set target, e.g., 5,000–10,000), waste cleanup, etc.
- Tree Survival Rate: ≥80% after first year
- Partnerships: 3–5 new strategic partnerships per year
- Staff/Volunteer Retention: ≥75% retention
First 90-Day Plan
Days 1–30: Listen & Assess
- Meet Board, staff, key donors, and partners
- Review finances, current grants, and donor pipeline
- Attend/lead at least 2 planting events
- Evaluate current programs and operational gaps
Days 31–60: Plan & Activate
- Finalize 12-month fundraising plan
- Identify top 20 donor prospects and begin outreach as well as grants and events revenue
- Align team on clear program and planting targets
- Strengthen messaging and community presence
Days 61–90: Execute & Deliver
- Secure first new funding commitments
- Launch or expand at least one planting and other initiatives
- Formalize 2+ strategic partnerships
- Present clear metrics dashboard to Board
Please send a cover letter (email) and resume to John McFadden (CEO) at [email protected].
Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Nashville, TN 37228
